Assistant Store Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

An Assistant Store Manager in the retail industry is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store, including sales, customer service, inventory and resource management. Their duties often include assigning work to employees, training staff, dealing with customer complaints, ensuring store cleanliness and organization, implementing store policies, and meeting sales targets. Other tasks may involve helping with the recruitment and hiring process, monitoring store security, and analyzing sales data to help enhance the store's performance.

Important skills for an Assistant Store Manager include excellent customer service, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. They should also be able to multitask, be detail-oriented, and have strong organizational skills. Knowledge in retail management software may also be beneficial. While there aren't specific certifications required, a degree in business or retail management could be advantageous. Prior job roles that can lead to this position include Sales Associate, Department Supervisor, or Key Holder. Experience in retail settings is typically a prerequisite for this role.

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Assistant Store Manager

  • Smart Foodservice Stores LLC
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 days ago

We help YOU make it! The starting rate is $19.66/hr Looking for flexibility to work Monday - Sunday based on business need between the hours of 5:00am and 7:00pm Freight experience a plus...

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Assistant Store Manager

  • PANDORA A/S
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

About the Team: The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) will be the ultimate Pandora Fan....

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shift supervisor - Store# 02885, MATHILDA & MAUDE

  • Starbucks
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Crafting the worlds finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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Key Holder - Jo Malone London - Part Time - Valley Fair - Santa Clara, CA

  • Estee Lauder
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and...

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Shift Supervisor

  • CVS Health
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

When there is no manager or Operations Supervisor onsite, the Shift Supervisor leads the store staff, ensures that store operations run smoothly, and is responsible for ensuring the completion of all...

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Assistant Store Manager

  • Journeys
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

operations in Store Manager and Manager In Trainings absence Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Trainings absence Effectively communicate...

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shift supervisor - Store# 09870, 361 CALIFORNIA - PALO ALTO

  • Starbucks
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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shift supervisor - Store# 09261, HWY 17 & SCOTTS VALLEY DR

  • Starbucks
  • Scotts Valley, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Scotts Valley, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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Retail Assistant Store Manager- Valley Fair

  • Lovisa
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Assistant Store Manager to help lead our retail team in delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting daily operations and achieving business goals....

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Retail Store Assistant Manager

  • CSC Generation
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores-Backcountry, Level Nine Sports, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, and SteepandCheap-aim to supply our...

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Terrain Key Holder - Decor

  • Urban Outfitters
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Location This position is located at 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, 94304 United States Role Summary A Decor Key Holder contributes to creating a customer-centric environment by...

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Anthropologie Key Holder

  • Urban Outfitters
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Location This position is located at 1134 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California, 95060 United States Role Summary A Key Holder contributes to creating a customer-centric environment by supporting...

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Starbucks Shift Supervisor

  • Starbucks
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Crafting the worlds finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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Free People Key Holder

  • Urban Outfitters
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Location This position is located at 1531 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California, 95060 United States Role Summary A Key Holder collaborates with the management team in supervision of store operations...

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Assistant Store Manager

  • Ross Stores, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago

Responsible for learning all phases of Store operations....

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Demographic Data for San Jose, CA

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.2%
High School or GED
27.0%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Some College
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Store Managers in San Jose, CA
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%


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